Basque cheesecake

Basque cheesecake
CourseDessert
Place of originSpain
Region or stateBasque Country
Created bySantiago Rivera
Invented1988
Main ingredientsCream cheese, sugar, eggs, cream, flour

Basque cheesecake, also known as cheesecake San Sebastian or burnt Basque cheesecake (Spanish: tarta de queso vasca), is a crustless cheesecake originating from the Basque Country, Spain. It is characterized by its caramelized, nearly burnt exterior and creamy, custard-like interior, achieved by baking at high temperatures.